Ankle

Sural nerve

The sural nerve’s relationship to the small saphenous vein in the distal calf.

Teaching video coming soon.

A dedicated lesson is planned for this reference. In the meantime, explore the anatomy and original poster below.

Sural nerve · Block GuRU teaching series

Start with the anatomy.

The sural nerve’s relationship to the small saphenous vein in the distal calf.

Original ultrasound panel from the Ankle poster

Reference panel from the original Ankle poster. View the full PDF for labels and context.

Reference focus: Sural nerve
Key anatomy: Small saphenous vein and posterolateral ankle region.
Clinical context: One component of an ankle block.
Consideration: Superficial veins and variable nerve anatomy require careful assessment.

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